Environmental Advisor – Onsite Construction, Sizewell C

Sizewell C Company; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% CIP Bonus

Pension up to 15% employer

Sizewell C Company benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C Company in Leiston, Suffolk, is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join the Construction Delivery Team. You will drive environmental performance, review RAMS and EMS compliance, and report on environmental issues across contractor work areas.

You will work with Tier 1 partners to ensure permits, planning constraints, and regulatory requirements are met, supporting sustainable delivery on a major UK infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Management or Environmental Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation relevant to construction/industrial projects.
• Experience with Environmental Management System (EMS) and ISO 14001 principles.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Degree or equivalent in environmental discipline.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Able to work independently in a busy site-based construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections across contractor work areas and identify/report environmental issues.
• Provide practical advice on UK environmental legislation, permits and planning constraints.
• Review contractors’ Environmental Management Plans and RAMS for compliance with project standards.
• Support environmental audits and self-assessments across construction activities.
• Investigate environmental incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with contractors and project teams to promote environmental best practice.
• Identify and elevate environmental and contractual risks appropriately.

Skills

EMS familiarity

UK environmental law

Communication skills

CDM Regulations

Independent worker

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Sizewell C Company in Leiston, Suffolk, is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join the Construction Delivery Team. You will drive environmental performance, review RAMS and EMS compliance, and report on environmental issues across contractor work areas.

You will work with Tier 1 partners to ensure permits, planning constraints, and regulatory requirements are met, supporting sustainable delivery on a major UK infrastructure project.